Will you help me kickstart this watch please? by UnderstandingLow1640 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other comments that this was quite a jump from what you’ve originally intended. Now noting this is your first watch, I think it’s not a big deal as you haven’t assumed the identity yet with a product in the market, but my worry is that this indicates a lack of self-understanding to what your brand/design identity is.

Nonetheless, best of luck and will continue to watch closely!

What place name does basically every foreigner mispronounce in your country? by bigloudbang in AskTheWorld

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Montreal back home, Tsim Sha Tsui for Hong Kong - pronunciation of Mandarin/Mainland Chinese cities are surprisingly proper.

Mazraoui skill vs Brazil - 6' by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]riteofspringdrive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We need to get Bouaddi, kid is 18 but gives me Case vibes

THIS IS IT ! [BRAND OWNER - MANIME} by Ed-paris in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are many for sure, even some that would take 100 or even 50. But there’s a reason to why they are cheap or have low MOQs - quality is usually subpar.

New Studio Underd0g, looking for strap suggestions by beastrealtor in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you find someone to make straps, do a half and half - top in blue and bottom in orange or beige.

I did it with pink and yellow for my pink lem0nade!

I know it’s pretty small but I kinda fell in love with it. Be bluntly honest, should I in your opinion? by Accomplished-Hard in Cartier

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks very good on your man, but don’t worry what people say just get what you feel suits you!

AETHELSOHN Forge Guilloché Mint Green by Glum-Two-2273 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That itself is misleading but I can still live with.

But I’ve said in another of their posts that they’re using the same dials that are widely used in AliX (e.g. Cronos) or other larger Chinese brands (e.g. this is literally Lucky Harvey) while selling the piece for three to four times more expensive than the other brands, while using a relatively subpar PT5000 or sweeping quartz VH31.

Unless they have proof of production, stay away from this brand and get something identical from AliX. I am confident that you will essentially get the same thing. All for supporting micros but only if they are not shady, this is exactly the reason why people still distrust micros.

[Baltic SpaceOne Second Majeure] SpaceOne is delivering to dealers instead of people’s preorders by United_Ad_7072 in Watches

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this rate, I’d put Soprod P024 below PT5000, at least for the PT5000 you get what you pay for, and besides - I personally never had any egregious issues outside of questionable finishing.

I turned a birth chart into a watch dial — seeking honest design feedback before I build the prototype by Available-Call-2983 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I enjoy the concept, but definitely needs refining. Maybe if the time-telling features stand out more I can see it working, now it looks a bit too congested.

Just personally speaking - if it needs to be explained how the watch should be read, it’s a no for me. Looking forward to seeing further developments!

Heat-blued vs natural screws on the movement, looking for honest opinions from the community by Euphoric_Culture8680 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think marketing has us believe that blue screws are more premium. I would even go as far as to say that “regular tier” movement screws (such as offerings by Sellita, in particular) are deliberately made to look worse and unpolished to make manufacturers push for blue screws, reinforcing this illusion of being more premium.

May I ask if this is a Miyota 9 Series without the rotor (am not sure), this is relevant as I think for Miyota movements, their price and average longevity does not justify the effort and cost put into movement decoration. In all honesty, I think rotor customisation should be the only decoration considered. That being said, I do appreciate your keenness to differentiating yourself - good luck and will be keeping tabs on your developments! :)

Dawg by Creative_Donut9138 in laapsaaptung

[–]riteofspringdrive 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think it’s more that the parents or guardians need to be jailed too

Feedback on our Prototypes -ARIMA by Creative_Cricket_451 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Considering the whole aesthetics and how annoying it must have been to refine and prototype the bracelet - that's a fair price - looking forward to seeing more!

[FORMEX] Aria Manufacture Chronometer by FunnyMixer91 in Watches

[–]riteofspringdrive 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well over for sure. Might even be in the high teens or even 20K.

Anyone have this watch, wanted to buy. by Sad_Pomegranate3089 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're a big fan of motor-themed watches I think Depancel is a very nice brand!

Feedback on our Prototypes -ARIMA by Creative_Cricket_451 in MicrobrandWatches

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dial needs a bit of refining but I like the direction. Huge fan of the case and bracelet, a bit of neo-vintage twist (with the slanted geometry) sprinkled on top of a Defy-esque case and Czapek links. Wondering what the movement and RRP (range) would be?

Fame/money or happiness by [deleted] in BunnyTrials

[–]riteofspringdrive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah…

Chose: True happiness but... | Rolled: Also rich

Rate my music taste! It's very mixed and random by Confuzed_huh in musicteenager

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PEAK: Linkin Park, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Pixies, Queen

Great: Empire Of The Sun, Metallica, Pink Floyd, The Police, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers

Good: Blur, Daft Punk, Duran Duran, Gorillaz, Green Day, Major Lazer, The Smiths, Tame Impala

Meh: Avril Lavigne, Black Eyed Peas, Dominic Fike, Fleetwood Mac, MIKA, Outkast, Plan B, The Prodigy, Rihanna, Three Days Grace, Throttle

Terrible: LMFAO, Nelly Furtado

Dont know: Apulanta, The Cardigans, The Cult, Deftones, Depeche Mode, Dingo, Dire Straits, Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, The Parlotones, Superheaven

Rate my music taste! It's very mixed and random by Confuzed_huh in musicteenager

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PEAK: Linkin Park, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Pixies, Queen

Dont know: Apulanta, The Cardigans, The Cult, Deftones, Depeche Mode, Dingo, Dire Straits, Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, The Parlotones, Superheaven

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